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Barnacles Temple Bar House, as its name implies, is at the epicenter of turbocharged Temple Bar. The dormitory, rising from narrow Temple Lane, is a multi-story building with a quaint exterior.

Weekends at Barnacles are noisy, with hen and stag parties galore. During the week, when backpackers make the most typical guests, things quiet down a bit. Recognizing the hectic nature of the ‘hood, Barnacles Temple Bar House maintains tight and unyielding security (but happily avoids a curfew policy), and its helpful staff is yet another plus.

Inside, the hotel is a labyrinth, with narrow hallways and lounge spaces opening up seemingly out of the blue. The rooms themselves are simple and often very compact, some with skylights and others with views of the maze of alleys below. While these rooms will not be winning design awards anytime soon, yellow walls and light furniture keep things bright. We don't need to spend too much time on Barnacles’ unfortunate curtains, except to ask: how important are curtains in a hotel with rates this reasonable, located at the absolute center of Dublin?

» Alex Robertson Textor

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.

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19 Temple Lane
Temple Bar & Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

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